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Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Arthur Nov 22, 2012. 28 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all.I am finishing my Engineering degree in a week’s time; I do not officially graduate until the end of March next year though. A couple of the guy I am good friends with and I decided that we…Continue
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David Blackler replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"This is how a gentleman finishes his last day at engineering school. Dressed in a suit, scotch in one hand, cigar in the other and his friends beside him.
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David Blackler replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"Thanks everyone for all the advice. I finally settled on a a bottle of Glenmorangie 10yr and am looking forward to a what should prove to be a classic finish to my degree tomorrow evening."
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Buck76 replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"A Scot owned bar that I frequent always sets a small pitcher of water next to a Scotch order. I asked about this and the bartender replied that a little water helps to "open up" the taste. So I tried the Scotch neat and then…"
Liam S. replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"+1 on the Balvenie Doublewood - really fine scotch, even more so for the price. If you want something really special, try the Balvenie 21 year portwood is amazing.
With that said - I tend to prefer speyside scotches (honey/leather/vanilla/spice)…"
Eric M replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"My recommendation would be Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve.
You should be able to find it for around $50-$70 (It's $75 or so here in Canada).
An excellent bottle of scotch without breaking the bank too much.
Be sure to pop back in…"
JonEdanger replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"If they had invented it anywhere else they would have named it a "teethbrush"."
Carl Monster replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"Listen to this guy; he knows his stuff."
Arthur replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"Two easy sippers, which means they can and should be served neat (no ice, or water or chilled). They are also not too expensive and for my money hit the sweet spot of price to quality:
Bourbon, Basil…"
JonEdanger replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"As an aside I once did a project in Fleming, KY. For those who don't know this, Fleming, KY was the place where the toothbrush was invented."
Sam Williams replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"Agreed. Go out and try some first. I didn't like scotch until I tried some 18 year Caol Ila. It's extremely smoky...kinda tastes smoked. That very prominent smoky flavor somehow eased me into the scotch taste."
JonEdanger replied to David Blackler's discussion Celebratory Scotch: What to Buy?"I didn't realize having teeth was a prereq for making good whiskey."
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